Deputies and Alternates to General Convention

Elect 4 Clergy Deputies and 4 Clergy Alternates; The Rev. David P. Chalk,
Elect 4 Lay Deputies and 4 Lay Alternates. Rector, St. Francis by the Lake,
Canyon Lake
Description of duties: As voting representatives of the Qualifications: While I was not
diocese, attend the 79th General Convention of the born and raised in the Diocese of
Episcopal Church, to be held July 5-13 in Austin, TX. West Texas, I got here as fast as I
could. I have a historical knowl-
Clergy edge of, and intense personal expe-
rience with, the Episcopal Church in many dioceses and
The Rev. Scott Brown, Rector, through many ministries. I also have international experi-
St. Albans, Harlingen ence with the Episcopal Church. I have now served as a
Qualifications: Scott is a great priest in this diocese for more than 15 years and believe I
leader at a parish and diocesan understand our local concerns and context. I would like
level. He has previous experi- the opportunity to put my knowledge and experience to
ence on a national level, as good use on behalf of the diocese and for our church.
well. Local Church Activities: I have been rector of two
Local Church Activities: Rector parishes and one school in DWTX since 2000.
Community Activities: Frontera Unida; Chair-Young Community Activities: Food pantry, local assistance
Life Board; Stagen Leadership Academy programs, homeless shelter, counseling, advocacy, and
Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Executive pastors Bible study and fellowship
Board; Evangelism Committee; Dean at Camp Capers; Diocesan Activities: TMI Board of Trustees; Execu-
Cursillo Spiritual Director; Recovery retreat leader; Depu- tive Board; Trustee of the diocese; World Mission (both
ty to General Convention; Father/Son Retreat leader on the commission and have personally led or been a
Nominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector, participant in many missions to SE Mexico, Honduras,
St. Johns, New Braunfels and India); Chaplain and Dean for many Camp Capers
camps, Good Sam camps, and Mustang Island Family
The Rev. Stephen Carson, Camps; DWTX Cursillo Movement as spiritual and mu-
Rector, St. Francis, Victoria sic director; Dean of the Western Convocation and pres-
Qualifications: Stephen has ent Dean of the NE Convocation; Examining Chaplains
a desire to serve Christ more for over 10 years; General Convention Deputy from
fully at the diocesan and na- another diocese, and alternate deputy from DWTX
tional level. His previous busi- Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Assistant Rector,
ness experience and experi- Christ Church, San Antonio
ence working at the parish and
diocesan levels and his sense of The Rev. Rod Clark, Vicar,
humor give him the skills necessary for this position. St. Peter and St. Paul, Mission
Local Church Activities: Curate 2010-2012; Rector Local Church Activities: Vicar
2012-present Community Activities:
Community Activities: Police Chaplain; Communi- Co-founder and Abbot of The
ties of Faith member; Pine Street Community Center Order of Naucratius, a ministry
Board member and society of hunters and fish-
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; Nominating ermen; MDiv and specialization
Committee member and chair; Episcopal Schools in Hispanic Church Studies
Commission; Scholarship Committee; Camp Capers Diocesan Activities: World Mission Committee;
Chaplain-four years; Camp Capers Dean-two years; Frontera Unida
Chaplain at Mustang Island Family Camp-three years Nominated by: Nominating Committee
Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Assistant Rector,
Christ Church, San Antonio Continued on next page.
 The Rev. Ripp Hardaway,
Rector, St. Johns,
New Braunfels
Qualifications: Ripp is a strong
and wise leader at the parish,
diocesan, and national level.
He has tremendous pastoral
gifts.
Local Church Activities: Rector
Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity; Family
Promise; Community Arts program; Ministerial Alli-
ance; SOS Food Bank
Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Chair for
the Commission on Ministries; Discernment Commit-
tee; Dean at Camp Capers; Chaplain at Mustang Island
Family Camp; Spiritual Director for Happening and
Cursillo; Father/Son retreat; Nails and Prayers retreat;
Deputy to General Convention
Nominated by: The Rev. Dr. Ben Nelson, Rector,
St. Marks, San Marcos
The Rev. John Hill, Rector,
St. Margarets, San Antonio
Qualifications: John is the rec-
tor of a church that is growing.
Local Church Activities:
Priest; School Board; Brother-
hood of St. Andrews
Community Activities: Stahl
Elementary Committee; Madi-
son High School Partner
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board member; Chair
of Evangelism Committee; Chaplain at Camp Capers
Nominated by: Mr. Mike Gibson, Sr. Warden, St. Mar-
garets, San Antonio
The Rev. Sean Maloney,
Rector, St. Bartholomews,
Corpus Christi
Qualifications: Sean is a pas-
sionate leader in the church.
He has a deep desire to serve
and wrestle with difficult ques-
tions. He has a deep belief that
the Holy Spirit is calling the
Church into something new.
Local Church Activities: Rector
Community Activities: Director of the Corpus Christi
Commodores Barbershop Chorus; Clergy Alliance
Diocesan Activities: Dean for Camp Capers and
Chaplain for Mustang Island Family Camp; Reconcili-
ation Commission; Communications Committee.
Nominated by: The Rev. Matt Wise, Assistant Rector,
St. Marks, San Antonio
The Rev. Lisa Mason,
Rector, St. Davids Church
and School, San Antonio
Qualifications: Lisa has
knowledge and experience of
both diocesan and national
church life. She served as a
deputy to both General Con-
vention 2012 and 2015, as well
as served on the Stewardship
Committee at General Convention 2015.
Local Church Activities: Rector
Community Activities: Open Table; Snak Pak 4 Kids;
Terrell Hills Park Board; Battle of Flowers Association
Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Develop-
ment Committee; Discernment Committee; Episcopal
Schools Commission; Mustang Island Program Com-
mittee Chair; Camps Annual Fund Co-Chair
Nominated by: Mr. John Brooke, Sr. Warden,
St. Davids, San Antonio
The Rev. Dr. Ben Nelson,
Rector, St. Marks, San Marcos
Qualifications: Ben is a great
leader at the parish and dioc-
esan level. He has previous ex-
perience on the national level.
Local Church Activities:
Rector
Community Activities: Hands
of Hope Advisory Board;
School Fuel volunteer; San Marcos Watershed Com-
mittee; youth soccer coach; CTMC mission trip chap-
lain; Mental Health & Recovery Advocate - local, state
and national
Diocesan Activities: Recovery Commission Co-Chair;
Chaplain at Camp Capers; Chaplain Mustang Island
Family Camp; Water and Spirit retreat leader; Recov-
ery retreat leader; Discernment Committee; Trustee to
Sewanee; General Convention Alternate
Nominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector,
St. Johns, New Braunfels
Continued on next page.
 The Rev. David G. Read,
Rector, St. Lukes Church and
School, San Antonio
Qualifications: David has
served as a Deputy or Alter-
nate at seven conventions. He
has served on several legisla-
tive committees, including
Ministry, Structure, and
Dispatch of Business
Local Church Activities: Rector
Diocesan Activities: President, Standing Committee;
Co-Chair Church Planting Task Force; Development
Committee; Diocesan Secretary; TMI Trustee
Nominated by: Vestry of St. Lukes Church, San Antonio
The Rev. Cristopher
Robinson, Rector,
St. Francis, San Antonio
Qualifications: Cristopher has
served in leadership positions
(Council, Vestry, or clergy) in
four different dioceses giving
him a broad perspective on
issues affecting the Episcopal
Church. His experience as a
consulting engineer before
attending seminary gives him valuable experience in
systems thinking and big-picture perspective.
Local Church Activities: Rector
Community Activities: Host for the San Antonio
Refugee Health Clinic; volunteer baseball coach/chap-
lain at Our Lady of the Lake University
Diocesan Activities: Episcopal Schools Commission;
Ecumenical Commission; Disaster Evacuation Co-
ordinator; Dean and Chaplain for Camp Capers and
Mustang Island Family Camp; Spiritual Director for
Happening, HIS Love, and Vocare
Nominated by: Vestry, St. Francis, San Antonio
Local Church Activities: Primary responsibility for
pastoral care and adult formation; weekly role of
preaching and/or presiding three Eucharist services
Community Activities: Getting acquainted with
McAllen; learning my way around
Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Assistant Rector,
Christ Church, San Antonio
The Rev. Patrick Soule,
Assistant Chaplain, TMI-The
Episcopal School of Texas
Qualifications: Patrick has
a passion for being involved
in the larger councils of the
Church and is faithful in work-
ing towards reconciliation.
Local Church Activities: Preaching; teaching; pasto-
ral care; administration; congregational development;
long-range planning
Diocesan Activities: Vocational Discernment Com-
mittee; Executive Board (2013-2016); Camp Capers
Dean/Chaplain-five years; Mustang Island Family
Camp-six years; Cursillo Spiritual Director-three
times; Bishops Focus Group on same gender union
discussions (2014-2015)
Nominated by: Vestry of St. Helenas, Boerne
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The Rev. Jennifer Shadle, As-

sistant Rector,
St. Johns, McAllen
Qualifications: I am a recently
ordained priest with a keen
interest in the presence and
activities of the larger Church.
Im also experienced in concil-
iar and parliamentary delibera-
tions and would be an apt participant.
 The Rev. Matthew Wise, Lay
Assistant Rector, St. Marks,
San Antonio Ms. Wheless Baker, member
Qualifications: Matt is a leader of St. Johns, Sonora
in the church and at diocesan Qualifications: Wheless loves
and national levels. He served the Diocese of West Texas
as an alternate to General Local Church Activities:
Convention in 2012 and has Wheless has served on Vestry
a passion for the future of the as a general member and is
whole church and the DWTXs now serving on current Vestry
role in it. as Junior Warden; she has also
Local Church Activities: Associate Rector for Family served as a lay reader, Godly
Ministries; Parish Life; Outreach Play instructor, Council del-
Community Activities: Parent at St. Davids Bright egate many times, served on Vet Mission teams to Vera
Beginnings; local band member Cruz and Honduras, as well as been on a mission trip
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board-DWTX 2009- to an orphanage in Belarus.
2012; Executive Board, Diocese of Texas 2013-2016; Community Activities: Chair for Good Samaritan
Provincial Coordinator of Campus and Young Adult program in Sonora for several years; board member for
Ministry, Province VII, 2013-present; Alternate to Eaton Hill nature preserve in Sonora
General Convention 2012; previously served on Camps Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee; Order of
and Conferences Development Committee; Liturgy St. Luke
and Music Commission; Teacher at Iona School for Nominated by: Nominating Committee
Ministry; Dean and Chaplain at Camp Capers; retreat
leader Mrs. Nancy Bennett, member
Nominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector, of St. Philips, Uvalde
St. Marks, San Antonio Qualifications: Nancy is com-
mitted and actively involved in
The Rev. Chuck Woehler, parish and diocesan activities
Rector, St. Thomas, and is committed to prayer and
San Antonio service.
Qualifications: Chuck is famil- Local Church Activities:
iar with diocesan history and Vestry; Senior Warden; School
is committed to the diocesan Board; Altar Guild; Daughters
mission. of the King; Council delegate many times; lay reader;
Local Church Activities: chalice bearer
Priest; everything else Community Activities: Board memberships include:
Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity Uvalde Board of Realtors (President 2013); Historic
Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Executive Preservation Board; Downtown Uvalde; Opera House;
Board; Department of Camps and Conferences; Hap- Mainstreet Board
pening; Episcopal Church Corporation; Delegate to Nominated by: Nominating Committee
General Convention
Nominated by: Nominating Committee Continued on next page.
 Mrs. Melinda (Missy) Denney,
St. Thomas, San Antonio
Qualifications: Missy is a
lifelong Episcopalian and a
long-standing, extremely ac-
tive member of St. Thomas,
the diocese and the National
Church. She has a very strong
belief in the ethos of our
diocese and is very passionate
about the life and direction of our Church.
Local Church Activities: Vestry; lay reader; Lay Eu-
charistic Minister; Council delegate; DOK Chapter
president and trainer; Global Mission Committee;
Outreach Committee; Hospitality Committee; Educa-
tion for Ministry Mentor; church secretary; Habitat;
Cursillo team; Faith Alive
Community Activities: Bulverde Republican Women;
womens shelter; Magdalena House
Diocesan Activities: Diocesan President of DOK;
Commission for Womens Ministry; ECW Triennial
delegate to General Convention. On the national level:
Province VII President of DOK; National 1st and 2nd
Vice President of DOK and 2015 DOK Triennial Chair
Nominated by: The Rev. Chuck Woehler and the
Vestry of St. Thomas, San Antonio
Mr. Carter S. Huber, member
of St. Albans, Harlingen
Qualifications: Carter is a
team builder and is passionate
about people; he has a love of
others and is willing to serve in
any way needed. He is humble
and sensible.
Local Church Activities:
Usher; lay reader; Vestry;
Stewardship Committee; Bible study leader
Diocesan Activities: Delegate to Council; Chair of
Sharing Faith dinners
Nominated by: St. Albans Clergy and Vestry
Mrs. Kelley Kimble, member
of St. Philips, Uvalde
Qualifications: Kelley served
as deputy in 2009 and 2015
and alternate in 2012. As
incoming Chancellor, she
believes its important to stay
current with our larger church.
Local Church Activities: Senior Warden-two times;
Vestry-five times; School Board; lay reader; Council
delegate-nine times; treasurer-10 years; Sunday school
teacher; outreach coordinator
Community Activities: Uvalde Food Pantry, Trea-
surer; Outreach Coordinator for St. Philips; Uvalde
Humane Society
Diocesan Activities: Assistant Chancellor; General
Convention Deputy; Standing Committee; Executive
Board; Trustees of Church Corp.; TMI Trustee; Devel-
opment Committee
Nominated by: The Rev. Dr. Mike Marsh, Rector,
St. Philips, Uvalde
Dr. Elizabeth Manning,
member of Church of the
Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs
Qualifications: Elizabeth has
been active in the diocese for
17 years.
Local Church Activities:
Vestry; lay reader; Sunday
school teacher; Education for
Ministry; Council delegate;
Open Table member; Capital Campaign committee
Community Activities: UT Forum; HOA architectural
review; Retired Educators Book Club; former public
school board member
Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee-two
years; Discernment Committee; Executive Board; Hab-
itat builder; Mexico mission to Piedras Negras sewing/
construction; Bishops Address Committee
Nominated by: The Rev. Chris Caddell, Rector,
Church of the Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs
Mr. Curt Mowen, member of
St. Lukes, San Antonio
Qualifications: Curt has
church and business leadership
experience; he is collaborative;
has experience working as part
of a cross-functional team and
experience in leading in dif-
ficult situations.
Local Church Activities: Current: Lay reader; Council del-
egate. Previous: Vestry member; Senior Warden; Discern-
ment Committee; member sabbatical committee; leader
stewardship committee; student Education for Ministry.
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Community Activities: Current: Habitat for Humanity; Diocesan Activities: Happening Board member;
Morningside Ministries. Previous: United Way; Haven for Co-leader Kenya mission
Hope; Catholic Charities; HEB Tournament of Champi- Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Assistant Rector,
ons; home owners association board. Christ Church, San Antonio
Diocesan Activities: Current: member World Mission
Committee; member Habitat Builders of West Texas Task Mr. Rob Schneider, member
Force. Previous: member Executive Board; board mem- of Church of the Holy Spirit,
ber Texas Water Mission; team leader Texas Water Mis- Dripping Springs
sion; leader volunteer/personnel committee Texas Water Local Church Activities:
Mission; member Cursillo Secretariat; rector Cursillo. Vestry/Bishops Committee;
Nominated by: The Rev. David Read, Rector, Senior Warden; lay reader;
St. Lukes, San Antonio chalice bearer; Council del-
egate, Education for Ministry
Mrs. Sharon Neukam, Diocesan Activities: Assistant
member of St. Stephens, Chancellor; Chair of Constitu-
Wimberley tions and Canons (member 20+years); Bishops Ad-
Qualifications: Sharon un- dress Committee; Trustee for Church Corporation;
derstands the Diocese of West Cursillo team leader; Deputy to General Convention
Texas and can represent the 2015
many voices at General Nominated by: The Rev. Chris Caddell, Rector,
Convention. Church of the Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs
Local Church Activities:
Vestry; Treasurer; music ministry; Lay Eucharistic Mrs. Nancy Schweers,
Ministry Captain; Council delegate member of St. Davids,
Community Activities: Assisted with school activities San Antonio
for many years; assist husband with Masonic functions Qualifications: Nancy has
Diocesan Activities: General Convention alternate a life-long commitment of
2015; Cursillo; Cursillo Secretariat; Happening Board; service to this diocese and her
National Episcopal Cursillo Committee-Past President parish; and she is dedicated to
Nominated by: Mrs. Caroline Mowen, St. Lukes, 21st century Christianity.
San Antonio Local Church Activities:
Godly Play presenter; Lay
Mr. Gavin Rogers, member of Eucharistic Minister; lector; DOK, DOCC; Cursillo;
Christ Church, San Antonio Council delegate; assisting parish chaplain
Qualifications: Gavin served Community Activities: McNay Art Museum docent;
as Student Body President Trinity University Womens Club; Bishop Jones Care-
at Duke Divinity School and givers Support Group
various committees; loves Diocesan Activities: Womens Commission parish
legislative processes; serves representative; Triennial alternate; formerly Reconcili-
on a number of committees in ation Commission; Lay Ministry Commission; Hope
city government, and he would for the Hungry Committee; Ecumenical Commission;
serve well in the churchs delib- Womens History Chair
erations. Nominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason, Rector,
Local Church Activities: Christ Church Outreach St. Davids, San Antonio
Committee; leader annual Guatemala mission; Youth
Pastor; Bible study leader Continued on next page.
Community Activities: Board member, Downtown
Rotary; Board member (District 1) Housing Trust;
Member of Centro San Antonio; Organizer of Pub
Theology-San Antonio
 Mrs. Vanessa Smith, member
of St. Davids, San Antonio
Local Church Activities:
Leader of St. Davids Young
Adult Group; wedding coor-
dinator; leader of St. Davids
Young Adult Bible study
Community Activities: San
Antonio A&M Club; San An-
tonio pharmaceutical event coordinator
Diocesan Activities: Young Adult Leadership initiative
Nominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason, Rector,
St. Davids, San Antonio
Ms. Libby Templeton,
member of St. Francis by the
Lake, Canyon Lake
Qualifications: Libby has
excellent leadership and com-
munication skills, is an active
listener, and is very involved
in both her parish and at the
diocesan level, and has good
knowledge of structures that govern the church. Shes
grounded in prayer, study and worship. She represents
her peers well and has a continuing willingness and
desire to serve Christ at all levels. Shed welcome the
opportunity and be honored to represent our diocese
at General Convention.
Local Church Activities: Council delegate and alter-
nate; Finance and Budget Committee Chair; Chair of
Lector and Lay Eucharistic Minister teams; Vestry;
Clerk; Vestry nominating committee; Lay Eucharistic
Minister; Lay Eucharistic Visitor; Acolyte; Cursillo
representative; Community of Hope
Community Activities: Connected in Faith - prayer
employee resource group; Dell Powering the Possible
Community volunteer activities
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; World Mission
Committee member; World Mission Pray-er team
lead; Cursillo Secretariat; Cursillo teams
Nominated by: The Rev. David P. Chalk, Rector St.
Francis by the Lake, Canyon Lake
Ms. Emily Vandewalle,
member of St. Lukes,
San Antonio
Qualifications: My ministry
experience and involvement,
coupled with my deep commit-
ment to the work of the dio-
cese makes me a strong match
for each office position. My
experiences as a missionary in
the Philippines; leadership at
Good Samaritan, St. Lukes, Camp Capers, and Hap-
pening have each given me unique gifts and qualities
that distinguish and allow me to be an asset to these
offices.
Local Church Activities: Music minister; Youth Group
Facilitator; Council alternate; Young Adult Ministry
leader
Community Activities: Young Adult Coffee & Com-
pline ministry; Pub Theology; Good Samaritan Com-
munity Services
Diocesan Activities: Happening Board member;
Christian Faith in Action Committee member
Nominated by: Rector and Vestry of St. Lukes, San
Antonio
Mrs. Jennifer S.T. Wickham,
member of All Saints,
Corpus Christi
Qualifications: Jennifer is a
lifelong Episcopalian; a leader
in the church at multiple ju-
risdictional levels; and she has
a strong commitment to the
unity and strength of the body.
Local Church Activities: 14-year mentor and men-
tor trainer, Education for Ministry; Council alternate;
volunteer in various parish ministries
Community Activities: Mission for Mercy; CC Metro
Ministries; CC Chorale; Westside Business Associa-
tion; Rotary Club
Diocesan Activities: First alternate to General Con-
vention; member of the Province VII Multi Cultural
Relations Committee; two-time delegate to provincial
synod; Discernment Committee; contributor to Reflec-
tions magazine
Nominated by: Mr. Alan Berecka, Senior Warden,
All Saints, Corpus Christi